News & Media From Matthew Harper
Au Bon Pain, HMSHost dish out advice for operating in airports
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
Airport-based restaurants serve a captive audience, which leads to increased sales and revenues for brands that can win over travelers.
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Franchise Focus: The Flame Broiler founder discusses combining community with commerce
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
Before opening The Flame Broiler in 1995, Young Lee was a sickly insurance salesman in need of a healthier diet. The lessons he's learned since then have…
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Legacy Hall serving fast casual fare in upscale food court vibe
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
A group of fast casual concepts, including a brewery and a restaurant specializing in wine, are opening this fall in one building in Plano, Texas. Legacy Hall…
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50 menu additions perfect for fall
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
While some restaurants are capitalizing on the pumpkin craze, others are challenging the status quo and releasing seemingly unrelated menu items this fall.
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Franchise Focus: Why 1 fast casual didn't 'rush' into franchising
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
After 12 years, Rush Bowls' founder, Andrew Pudalov, is finally ready to franchise his concept.
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Japan + Peru = saucy success at Suviche
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
Co-owner Aliosha Stern discusses how the brand has combined Japanese and Peruvian cuisine to create a thriving fast casual brand.
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Franchise Focus: Togo's exec pulls back the curtain on loyalty strategy
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
Cultivating brand loyalty is a key component to running any successful restaurant, but implementing it is easier said than done. Despite the difficulties, one…
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Franchise Focus: How Nature's Table franchises healthful eating
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
What makes your restaurant unique? Restaurateurs must have an answer to this question before, during and after they build their brand from the ground up. For…
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The true effects of food photos: part 2
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
The prevalence of social media photo marketing campaigns in food service raises an interesting question: Do consumers really feel satisfaction and happiness…
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The true effects of food photos: part 1
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
Back in the 1800s when photography was first invented, it would have been hard to imagine people using the technology to document lunch. As restaurants are…
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Smoke's Poutinerie bringing gravy-smothered fries to a state near you
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
The cold country up north that brought you Justin Bieber and maple syrup is growing its newest sensation in the U.S.: Smoke's Brands.
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Why franchising needs to have a little soul
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
Restaurant franchising is often an extension of the corporate company: everything has to be exactly the same, or the process won't work. However, some…
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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls diving into franchising
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
In a world where innovation can be rare, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is on the cusp of a growing market where the sky — well, the sea — is the limit.
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Franchise Focus: Family owned coffee business brewing franchise deals
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
The independent coffee shop is an iconic establishment that seems to be dying out in modern America, but one family owned coffee brand is determined to…
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Saladworks executive chef puts innovation on the menu
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
Newly hired Saladworks Executive Chef shares insights into what makes the fast casual restaurant an ever-evolving concept.
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